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10-5 - The Official Podcast of the OPP AssociationThe Life of an OPP Communications OperatorCommunications Operators Lisa Darch and Melissa Van Erp from the Provincial Communications Centre (PCC) in Orillia join the 10-5 Podcast to discuss their roles in the Ontario Provincial Police. This includes how they became a Comm Operator, why they choose this career, “burnout” on the job, staffing, career opportunities, and the new “Crisis Call Diversion Program” that has placed mental health workers in OPP PCCs.For more information on the OPP Crisis Call Diversion Program, please visit Ontario NewsroomThis episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras.Musi...2021-11-2625 min

Everything ReviewedCIVILIZATION feat. Melissa DarchTODAY, ON THE POD: We welcome back MELISSA DARCH (@MelissaDarch) to review CIVILIZATION! 2021-11-1853 min

Minute 24S2E19: Brand on the Brain v. Almost FamousBest Friend and Criterion Collection supporter Steffan Sitka joins me to watch two very different movies. He shows me Brand on the Brain and I get a lot of stuff wrong. We talk about Film Noir, stereotypes of the 50s and a Clockwork Orange. I'm enthralled in the love triangle and keep trying to expand it. Then I show him Almost Famous. We talk about New York Actor's gangs, Alvin and the Chipmunks and tour bus drivers. We laugh, we cry, we talk. I learned a lot and I had a great time! --- ...2020-11-281h 24

Minute 24S2E18: Harold and Maude v. Tommy BoyBest Friend and perpetual optimist Marcelina Chavira sits miles away from me on a computer to share one of her favorite movies - Harold and Maude. It is weird and both not enough and too much. We talk about ageism, the agency of a woman and how talented Margot Robbie is. Then I show her Tommy Boy and it is very different. We talk about little boy humor and it's very real place in the world, and I talk about loving David Spade in this era. We laugh, we cry we talk about life. I learned a...2020-11-111h 13

Minute 24S2E17: S.O.B. v. Empire RecordsBest Friend and dog actor enthusiast Stephanie Streisand comes on the show to show me a classic - S.O.B. She teaches me a lot about the movie industry, I talk a lot about how dogs break into the biz. She talks intelligently about the background of the movie and how it came to be and I keep nodding, forgetting I'm audio only. Then I show her Empire Records and she does an amazingly accurate job of predicting the movie. We talk about Can't Hardly Wait and 90's tropes and how surprisingly empowered women are in...2020-10-181h 15

Minute 24S2E16: True Lies v. (500) Days of SummerBest Friend and fellow podcaster Myke Thompson joins me on my podcast to revisit an old favorite. He makes me watch True Lies while I try not to fall in love with young Arnold Schwarzenegger. We talk about spies, Jamie Lee Curtis and how I always picture Tom Arnold driving. We laugh a lot and get a lot of stuff wrong. Then I make him watch (500) Days of Summer, while I nervously wait to see his reaction. We talk about gender roles, who the villain in the relationship is and what if Charlie Kauffman had directed the...2020-10-011h 27

Minute 24S2 E15 MacGruber v. Enemy at the GatesBest friend and brother-in-law Marshall Cox "zoom calls" me to talk about some of our favorite SNL scenes. He explains his amazement at the MacGruber sketch becoming a full fledged pop culture icon. We laugh and talk about Pepsi and his wife. Then I show him Enemy at the Gates. I fawn over Joseph Fiennes and Jude Law and Rachel Weiss. We cry and talk about Russia and war. I learned a lot and I had a great time. BYE FOREVER. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minute-twenty4...2020-09-162h 21

Minute 24S2E14: State and Main v. Spiderman: Into the SpiderverseBest friend and painter extraordinaire Hooks shows me one of their favorite nostalgic movies. We watch State and Main and I swoon over romantic lead Philip Seymour Hoffman. We talk about Los Angeles as two transplants and basically decide it's all avocados. Then I show them Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse and confess my love for Nic Cage and Rubick's cubes. I call the movie "Art" way too many times. I learned a lot and I had a great time. BYE FOREVER. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minute-twenty4...2020-09-021h 33

Troubled WatersAdopting Cats vs Virtual AccessibilityMaggie Mae Fish and Melissa Darch argue over the most pressing issues of the day. This time, it's Adopting Cats vs Virtual AccessibilityThis week, our contestants talk about some weird college memories, take a Dolly Parton quiz, and learn through limericks. Melissa Darch would like to plug Minute 24 and recommends donating to give our unhoused neighbors food and water.Maggie Mae Fish would like to plug her comedic film analyses and recommends Princess Weeke's YouTube channel.And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and would like to plug Pacific Ocea...2020-09-0148 min

Minute 24S2E13: The American President v. Robin Hood: Men in TightsBest friend and political aficionado Emma Lieberman joins me for two great polar opposites. First, she shows me The American President. We laugh about 40 year olds flirting, we talk West Wing and Aron Sorkin and we love Michael J Fox. I get distracted by a much more suspenseful plot. Then I show her Robin Hood: Men in Tights. It's nearly impossible not to tell her every line so we laugh over Mel Brooks-isms, that Dave Chappelle is in the movie (what a catch!) and we hope for a career like Cary Elwes'. I learned a...2020-08-201h 05

Minute 24S2E12: Sleepy Hollow v. Die HardBest friend and first time interviewee Kiki Andersen joins me to discuss some classic movies. First she shows me Sleepy Hollow where I laugh and am grossed out by Johnny Depp all at the same time. We discuss how Tim Burton it all is, how Harry Potter actors will always be Harry Potter actors to me, and solving crimes as a woman. Then I show her Die Hard. I am woefully unprepared and I miss out on all the best parts. She still manages to get excited about a great movie and we talk about climbing flights of...2020-08-0754 min

Minute 24S2E11: Who Framed Roger Rabbit v. Reservoir DogBest friend and jazz enthusiast Allison Lyons joins me via Zoom to discuss two incredibly different movies. First she shows me Who Framed Roger Rabbit and I marvel at toons in real life. We laugh about fake hammers and living taxis and Steve Buschemi as a weasel. Then, I show her Reservoir Dogs and we talk about the great part of heist movies, the difference between watching a movie and someone explaining it to you and Steve Buschemi as a weasel. I admit loudly that I do not like this movie. I learned a lot a...2020-07-161h 44

Everything ReviewedTEETH feat. Melissa DarchToday, we welcome comedian, writer and the host of Minute 24 podcast, MELISSA DARCH to review TEETH. You can follow Melissa @MelissaDarch on IG and @MEDarch on twitter! OK THANK YOU 2020-06-1132 min

Minute 24S2E10 There Will Be Blood v. GhostbustersBest friend and movie-review-article writer John Flynn "zooms" me to watch six minutes of a movie. He regales me with stories of a coyote and I insist we watch There will be Blood. I confuse it with No Country for Old Men and we talk a lot about "how it was back then" - though neither of us lived through it. Then I show him six minutes of Ghostbusters and John discovers he's thought Rick Moranis and Harold Ramis were the same person his whole life. We talk about whether it's crazy to wear pajamas and how...2020-05-141h 31

Minute 24S2E9: The Conjuring v. Silence of the LambsBest Friend and whatever-is-in-your-pantry-chef extraordinaire Marc "The Nucch" Ranucci sits down miles away from me to chat about scary movies. He shows my The Conjuring and tells me that a full world with rules exists inside the Horror movie realm. He teaches me about The Warrens (real people) and Easter Eggs in the movies connecting them. I mostly giggle nervously, knowing I won't sleep for weeks. We laugh, we cry, we troubleshoot zoom. Then I show him Silence of the Lambs and we invariably talk about Mind Hunter. We both love Serial Killers and I can't believe...2020-04-301h 33

Minute 24S2E8: Goodfellas v. The Cabin in the WoodsBest friend and professional college filmmaker Jimmy Flynn "zooms" with me to talk about our favorite movies. He shows me Goodfellas and I keep talking about "The Irishman" despite several warnings. I fall in love with Ray Liotta again (no surprise) and predict horrible things for women. We talk about how great Joe Pesci is as an actor and I can't stop thinking about Home Alone. Then I show him The Cabin in the Woods. He's pleasantly surprised! We talk a lot about Bradley Whitford and Richard Jenkins and not enough about the actual main characters. I'm...2020-04-161h 04

Minute 24S2E7 Heartbreakers v. He's Just Not That Into YouBest friend and recurring quarantine-lifer Alex Warheit sits with me in our living room (as we do every day and night) and shows me a delightful gem - Heartbreakers. I desperately wish Gene Hackman finds the love of his life as we discuss the basics of improv (only for a second), the art of coughing and Boy Meets World. Then I show him He's Just Not That Into You and over and over we are amazed he's never seen it. He's surprised by how deep the movie is for a seemingly shallow rom-com and the start studded...2020-04-011h 57

Minute 24S2E6 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington v. ArrivalBest friend and opera up-and-comer Elizabeth Hayhurst joins me in a tiny room. She shows me Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, and I dream of the olden days. I make incredibly far off predictions and never mention (not even once) that I know the full Gettysburg address. Then I show her Arrival and RUIN the movie, but not the experience. She makes some valiant guesses after not seeing nearly enough of the movie and, I think we have a good time. BYE FOREVER. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minute-twenty4/s...2020-03-131h 19

Minute 24S2E5 Paddington 2 v. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's EndBest Friend and casual beer drinker Bryan Musil and I sit down to watch two movies in series. First he shows me Paddington 2, a charming movie about a child friendly psychopath and a hunt for gold that ends in a communist moral. Or at least, that's what my dad would say about it. We laugh, we fall in love with a talking bear and we discuss British acting. Then I show him Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, a fast paced movie about a drunkard who ends up getting lucky. Or at least, that's what my...2020-02-271h 27

Minute 24S2E4 Gone in 60 Seconds v. A Star is BornBest friend and all around bad ass Tara Erickson joins me in the pod room to discuss cars, love and music. She shows me Gone in 60 Seconds and we talk about our love of cars, Nic Cage, and Bullet Tooth Tony from Snatch. Ford v. Ferrari comes up more than I'd care to admit. Then I show her A Star is Born and we talk about our love of music and uh, what's that guy's name, oh yeah, Bradley Cooper!!!!!! We both insist on singing into the microphone at different points. I learned a lot...2020-02-121h 15

Minute 24S2E3 Hollywood Shuffle v. Rear WindowBest friend and Trekkie Gil Baron gives me a personal master class in film. He walks me through what it means to be an independent filmmaker with a strong message by showing me Hollywood Shuffle. I keep talking about "Famous People" like they are untouchables and Gil calls me out. Then I bumble through Rear Window and hope I did the ghost of Alfred Hitchcock proud. Gil pulls from his knowledge of the Simpsons and all the real life crimes he's solved and I laugh and hope I remember everything. I had such a wonderful t...2020-01-301h 40

Minute 24S2E2 Demolition Man v. Moonrise KingdomBest friend and cat whisperer Catherine Durickas joins me for a movie day and forces me to watch Demolition Man. I accuse her of not following directions, we talk about airpods and movies with good guys AND bad guys and we laugh a whole bunch. We also cry, but I won't discuss that here. Then I show her Moonrise Kingdom. She comes out the gate aggressively with "I don't like kids" but I think I talk her into appreciating the idea of the movie by the end. Also, she'd like to be a set designer, if you'll...2020-01-151h 26

Troubled Waters2011 vs 2012Allie Goertz, Gwen Hollander, Joey Greer, and Melissa Darch join host Dave Holmes to settle once and for all: which was the best year of the past decade? Team 2011 Joey Greer and Allie Goertz Team 2012 Melissa Darch and Gwen Hollander This week, our teams argue over 2020 resolutions, make movies more Jumanji, and try adding more verses into We Didn't Start the Fire. Melissa Darch would like to plug Minute 24 and recommends The Pack Theater Joey Greer would like to plug his album Good Ni...2020-01-031h 07

Minute 24S2E1: Auntie Mame v. BridesmaidsBest friend and workaholic Elyssa Phillips joins me in my scent-sational abode to show me one of her favorites - Auntie Mame. I'd never heard of it, but it didn't stop me from reviewing the movie. We talk about the role of the banker in the adoption process and feminism in the 1920's. It's also fun. Then I show her Bridesmaids and she knew literally NOTHING - but it didn't stop her from reviewing the movie. We talk about a Christmas Goose and the distance between Milwaukee and Chicago and again, we have a really good time.2020-01-011h 18

Minute 24Episode 23: Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure v. SpaceballsInquiring mind and best friend Jeannie Ceglar joins me for a fun filled afternoon of sci-fi humor. First, she shows me Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. We talk about history's men and laugh and then we talk about pizza delivery and cry. Then, I show her Spaceballs and quote almost every bit of it. We talk about unappreciated actors and MERCHANDISING! She reveals she knows not a ton about Star Wars and Star Trek and I realize the movie goes largely over her head. We laugh, we cry, we eat fortune cookies. I learned a...2019-12-131h 09

Minute 24Episode 22: The Last Black Man in San Francisco v. MementoBest friend and closet actor Jahred King takes me on a whirlwind tour of the Golden Gate City. He explains Toxic Black Masculinty while I keep guessing what gentrification is and we bond over skateboarding. Then I show him Memento and I'm not sure either of us know what it's about anymore. I learned a lot and I had a great time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minute-twenty4/support 2019-11-281h 24

Minute 24Episode 21: The Fifth Element v. The Bourne IdentityBest friend and taxi connoisseur Briana Jones comes over to my house to show me sci-fi epic The Fifth Element. We crush over Bruce Willis with hair and Bri gets really into a cruise ship scene. Then I show her The Bourne Identity and we bound over spy movies. I laughed a lot and I had a great time. BYE FOREVER --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minute-twenty4/support 2019-10-241h 52

Minute 24Episode 20: Mallrats v. Lucky Number SlevinBest friend and skateboard aficionado Brendan McCay joins me for some classics. He shows me Mallrats and I fall in love with an escalator bit. I like it so much, I watch the whole movie later! Then I show him a favorite of mine, Lucky Number Slevin. We laugh, we cry, we talk about the Virgin Mary. I learned a lot and I had a great time. BYE FOREVER. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minute-twenty4/support 2019-10-101h 17

Minute 24Episode 19: The Honeymoon v. SnatchBest friend and vampire impersonator Hunter Altman joins me in my liar for a creepy night of horror. He FORCES me to watch the Honeymoon "in honor of my wedding" he says. It's very fun. I talk about metaphors of moths and how ants factor into the horror genre and basically we just laugh about bugs. Then, I make Hunter watch Snatch and try to figure out what Brad Pitt is saying. He can't. No one can. We talk about my love of Guy Ritchie and when I discovered what a director is. We laugh, we cry...2019-09-261h 40

Minute 24Episode 18: Dazed and Confused v. Cool Hand LukeBest friend and sportsball afficionado Jules Forde comes over to show me high school classic Dazed and Confused. Like all the greats, I compare it to American Graffitti, a movie I've ALSO never seen and can never spell. We talk baseball, what I THINK is cocaine and how great Parker Posey is. Then I make him watch Cool Hand Luke and gush over effortlessness. I can't say the word "Cool" nearly enough, but boy do I try. Also I know almost no actor in the movie. I learned a lot and I had a great time. 2019-09-051h 20

Minute 24Episode 17: The Bird Cage v. A Beautiful MindBest friend and Target fashionista Alyssa Saenz comes over to show me the LGBTQ hit The Bird Cage. I greatly underestimate how great the movie is and get really hung up on an ancillary character. Then I show Alyssa A Beautiful Mind and I cry. That's all you need to know. I learned a lot and I had a great time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minute-twenty4/support 2019-08-221h 49

Minute 24Episode 16: Father of the Bride v. BoratBest friend and ice cream enthusiast Carolyn Klarecki comes over for movie night. She shows me Father of the Bride and listens to me while I predict a love story between Martin Short and the daughter of Steve Martin. Then I show her Borat and we experiment with accents and what it means to be a woman. We keep bringing up things the other hasn't heard of and part enemies. I learned a lot and I had a great time. BYE FOREVER. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minute-twenty4/support 2019-08-011h 08

Minute 24Episode 15: My Neighbor Totoro vs. The GodfatherFellow Mathematician and best friend Pierce Purselley comes over to the new abode to show me a childhood favorite of his. We watch 6 minutes of My Neighbor Totoro and I am transfixed. We talk about depression and ghosts and everything in between (everything). Then I show him The Godfather and take him on a long and winding ten year journey. He stays awake the whole time! We talk about weddings and sub plots and dust bunnies. I learned a lot and I had a great time. BYE FOREVER. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minute-twenty4/support 2019-07-181h 30

Minute 24Episode 14: The Running Man vs. The Maze RunnerBest friend and tech aficionado Killian Walsh comes over to the NEW APARTMENT to watch some running movies. He shows me The Running Man and I lose myself in who is Arnold and who is his character. Then I show him The Maze Runner and take a deep dive into post apocalyptic teen books that haven't even become movies yet. I learned a lot and I had a good time. BYE FOREVER. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minute-twenty4/support 2019-07-041h 45

Minute 24Episode 13: Seven Psychopaths v. The Great Mouse DetectiveBest friend and adventress Nkechi comes over and makes me watch Seven Psychopaths. We laugh and cry at the dark comedy and talk about Grounded for life for a weirdly long time. Then I make her watch The Great Mouse Detective and we discuss the pros and cons of other mouse movies. We learned a lot and I had a great time. BYE FOREVER. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minute-twenty4/support 2019-06-202h 45

Minute 24Episode 12: The Raid v. LabyrinthArt lover and best friend Marshall Porter comes over to chat about life. In the midst of all this, we end up recording a podcast. He shows me The Raid, a movie that is 90% action and 10% a foreign language and I am immersed in the culture immediately. We talk about Cabrini Green and Judge Dredd and the made up fiction that I call Chicago History. Then, I show him Labyrinth and things lighten up... for me. Marshall is freaked out almost the whole time and doesn't realize what high art it is. He sides with the baby...2019-06-061h 35

Minute 24Episode 11: The Goonies v. Drop Dead GorgeousBest friend and boss man Jared Kleber sits down with me and forces me to watch The Goonies… sober. We talk about childhood friendship, what it's like to grow up in Hollywood, where I know that guy from and women in media. I say A LOT of wrong things and am embarrassed to this day. Then I open his eyes to Amy Adams’ first role in Drop Dead Gorgeous. We spin out on an assassin in the ranks of beauty queens and enjoy our time laughing at this dark comedy. I point out some things that may not f...2019-05-231h 16

Minute 24Episode 10: UHF v. Bring It OnJessie Bradford fanatic and best friend Joey Bergren comes over and shows me instant classic UHF. We talk about famous stand up comedians and why we are unique individuals. Then we watch Bring It On and I brag about cheerleading and how I grew up weird. I learned a lot and I had a great time. BYE FOREVER. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minute-twenty4/support 2019-05-022h 06

Minute 24Episode 9: Half Baked v. Good Will HuntingBest friend and youtube fanatic Rene Montelongo comes over and shows me Half Baked. I reveal how little I know about the 90s and stoner culture and we discuss the trope in movies where a chill stoner gets with an ambitious babe. We laugh, no one cries, and my cat gets in the way. Classic Dale. Then I show Rene Good Will Hunting. He thinks it's a movie about math, and he's right! But mostly we discuss how it's a movie about being ambitious (there's that word again!) and trying your best even if you end up...2019-04-111h 54

Minute 24Episode 8: Coming to America v. Airplane!Best friend and sketch comedy queen Rosena Cornet and I sit down to share some important movies with each other. Rosena shows me Coming to America, a movie I'm consistently embarrassed to say that I've never seen. We talk about chauvenism, Eddie Murphy's acting chops and my favorite sample from Ludacris' Word of Mouf album that I had memorized at too young an age. Then, I show Rosena Airplane!, a movie I myself learned a lot about as we talked. I tell her how famous this movie is and why she actually knows every line from the...2019-03-281h 21

Minute 24Episode 7: Taxi Driver v. CluelessBest friend and plant protector Abby Maurice comes over and we watch Taxi Driver. I take the wrong side and agree with a chauvinist and then Abby sets me straight. Then I show her 6 minutes of Clueless and attempt to explain the whole movie in even less time. We talk blood, guts and glory. I learned a lot and had a pretty good time. BYE FOREVER. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minute-twenty4/support 2019-03-032h 02

Minute 24Episode 6: Turner and Hooch v. Pretty in PinkSocial media maven and best friend Paigepants Wilhide comes to the podcast studio apartment to talk Tom Hanks and more Tom Hanks and why don't I know any Tom Hanks movies? We laugh, we cry, we say "PETA". Then I show Paige Pretty in Pink and we say "socioeconomic status" more times than I care to count. We had a laugh and a confusing time with rumors. I learned a lot and had a great time. BYE FOREVER. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minute-twenty4/su...2019-02-281h 42

Minute 24Episode 5: American Beauty v. PsychoBest friend and bad storyteller Connor Marsico comes over for a movie day. He shows me American Beauty and helps me identify Kevin Spacey. Then, I show him... the movie Psycho! I finally get to spoil the ending, a lifelong dream. We both learn a lot, fall in love with Colin Hanks, and have a good time. BYE FOREVER --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minute-twenty4/support 2019-02-141h 39

Minute 24Episode 4: La La Land v. The CraftBest friend and hilarious musician Allyson Phillips shows me La La Land and teaches me the importance of jazz and following your dreams. I sing a little. I get embarrassed a lot. Then, I show her The Craft and prove that not EVERY witchcraft movie hates doctors. I learned a lot and had a great time. Bye FOREVER. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minute-twenty4/support 2019-01-311h 07

Minute 24Episode 2: Big v. Alien Pt. 2In the second part of this revolutionary two part episode, John gets to see a tiny fraction of the Alien anthology. He learns what science fi REALLY means and I explain my childhood. I learned a lot and had a good time. BYE FOREVER. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minute-twenty4/support 2019-01-1848 min

Minute 24Episode 2: Big v. Alien Pt. 1Best friend and baseball professional (writer) John Laloggia comes over and shows me Big. We talk A LOT. We delve into my aversion to Tom Hanks, how I feel about teaching and John's misunderstanding of science fi. Part two uploaded next. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minute-twenty4/support 2019-01-1846 min

Minute 24Episode 3: Jumper v. HeathersBest friend and wolf expert Dan Sheehan shows me the one-man-cult classic Jumper. I think it is wayyy too much about Egypt and we share a good laugh. Then I show him Heathers and we dive into the NORMAL high school girl experience. Dan is stunned. He never lived this life. Neither did I, but I got significantly closer to the underbelly of the school. I learned a lot and had a good time. BYE FOREVER. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minute-twenty4/support 2019-01-171h 01

Minute 24Episode 1: Pleasantville v. Live and Let DieBest friend and 90s empowered femme expert Alex Warheit brings Pleasantville to the viewing party. We discuss the importance of technicolor in revealing sexual awakenings. Then, I show Alex Live and Let Die and we discuss voodoo, blacksploitation and empowered women (again!). I learned a lot and had a great time. BYE FOREVER. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minute-twenty4/support 2019-01-171h 12